| Itasca
State Park |
Park Rapids is the gateway to the
Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca Park, which was established
in 1891 and is Minnesota's oldest state park offering
over 32,000 acres and more than 100 lakes are included
in the park to explore.
General information : 218-266-2114 |
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| Forests
& Trails (hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, canoeing) |
Chippewa National Forest: Covers a staggering
1.6 million acres and includes more than 700 lakes, 930
miles of streams and 150,000 acres of wetlands. The Forest
includes the largest breeding population of Bald Eagles
in the lower 48 states.
Paul Bunyan State Forest: Encompasses more than 72,000
acres of terrain that's rough and hilly, with many tiny
bogs and ponds. Offering 100s of miles of trails for ATV
and OHM enthusiasts.
Two Inlets State Forest: Offering more than 26,000 acres
ready to be explored.
Heartland Trail: Minnesota's first rail to trail system
is a 48 mile multi use paved trail from Park Rapids to
Walker and beyond.
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge: This 43,000 acre Refuge
is one of nation=s premier sanctuaries for viewing birds
and wildlife.
General information:
218-847-2641 or www.midwest.fws.gov/tamarac |
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| Historic
Downtown Park Rapids |
The main street nostalgia and relaxed,
small town atmosphere of a bygone era awaits. They will
even let you park in the middle of the street!
Winery
(Sleeping Fawn's Favorite!)
Visit the winery in the woods!
Featuring a wine tasting room and retail store located
just north of Akeley on Scenic Hwy 64.
General information 218-224-3535
www.forestedgewinery.com |
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| Evergreen Park – Family Fun Center |
Just west of Sleeping Fawn, offering
go carts, batting cages, miniature golf, train rides,
climbing wall, water wars, bumper boats, giant maze, super
bounce , extreme air and gifts found at World Of Christmas.
General information: 218-732-9609
or www.worldofchristmas.com |
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| Lake Country Scenic Byway
34 |
Make a day trip of traveling the
88 miles though prime northern Minnesota vacation country.
www.lakecountryscenicbyway.com |
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| Live Theater |
Woodtick Musical Theater in Akeley.
Jasper Jubilee Theater in Park Rapids.
Long Lake Theater in Hubbard.
Northern Lights Opera Company in Park Rapids.
Historic Park Theater of Park Rapids, movie theater. |
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| Golfing
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| Many distinctive golf courses to
choose from thoughout the area. Everything from 9 hole
courses for the novice players to challenging 18 hole
layouts for the avid golfers. |
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| Visit the local quaint towns |
| Each featuring their own charm such
as Dorset, restaurant capital of the world with more restaurants
per capita than any city in the United States. Stop by
Akeley, birth place of the legendary Paul Bunyan. Nevis
sports the largest Tiger Muskie statue at Muskie Park
located right on the Heartland Trail. And so many other
towns to seek out all within a haul hours drive of Park
Rapids. |
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| Area Events |
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